CD calendar fulfilment and mailing service

Order your CD Calendars from us and we can save you up to 50% on standard postage charges with our complete fulfilment and mailing service.

Simply supply us with your database which can be uploaded securely to our FTP site, and we'll do the rest!
  
1. Design and print the calendars. 
2. Hand insert the calendars into cases. 
3. Hand insert the calendars into padded envelopes. 
4. Print and apply address labels from your supplied Database. 
5. Mail out 2nd Class Large Letter direct to your clients.

Plastic Card Security

Plastic Card Features

There are many features which can be included on your plastic membership cards to make them extra secure. Some of these include:

Signature Panel 
Add single or multiple signature panels to your cards to prove identity or as an added security measure. Some of these include:

Barcodes
We are fully equipped to apply a barcode to your plastic cards. QR and Aztec codes can also be added. 

Embossing
Raised letters and/or numbers and tipped in a range of metallic foils and colours to give your cards the traditional bank card look.

Magnetic Stripes - Lo-Co and Hi-Co

Hi-Co magnetic stripes are encoded with a stronger magnetic field that makes them more suitable for secure applications and those where the care is frequently swiped. They are black in colour - Credit and Debit Cards, Library Cards, Employee ID Cards

Lo-Co magnetic stripes are more of a brownish hue and use a lower intensity magnetic field. - Gift Cards, Membership Cards, Hotel Room Cards, Supermarket Club Cards 

Holograms
Holograms are a way of enhancing the appearance and adding extra security to your plastic cards. 


ID and Photo Cards
Add photos and individual data to your plastic cards for extra security.
  

Plastic cards are a great way of promoting your business and creating brand awareness. They are highly durable, helping you make a long lasting impression.

If you would like to know more about the benefits of plastic cards, please email us at sales@royalegraphics.co.uk or visit our website here: Plastic membership cards

 

Handy hints and tips for designing an effective leaflet

Some handy hints and tips for designing a leaflet, that will hopefully help your business to stand out:

1.    Headline - make it attention grabbing, to keep the customer interested

2.    Easy to read font

3.    Include images - pictures can say more than words especially when you are trying to sell a product or service

4.    Bullet points rather than long sentences - if you tell the customer too much they will lose interest.

5.    Include ‘Power’ words - free, bargain, bonus, save, special, offer. Try and incorporate these words into the text naturally

6.    Use blank space - makes it easier to read - less is more

7.    Choose the right material and weight of paper

8.    Include a call of action / incentive - this will ensure people don’t just throw the leaflet away

9.    Include contact details - telephone number, email address, website 

The benefits of loyalty cards for your business

Plastic loyalty cards can be a great way to generate more income for your business and act as a great marketing tool to help spread the word of your company or products.

Customer Retention / Boost Growth - Plastic loyalty cards are a good way to acquire brand new customers, but they are also a good way to retain existing ones.

Increase Sales - Loyalty cards encourage customers to come back and take advantage of special offers / discounts. Great offers will make customers come back again and again.

Customer Loyalty & Happiness - Customers feel important which keeps them coming back and telling their family and friends, creating brand awareness.

Draw more traffic to your website - You can incorporate the loyalty cards into your website. Customers can sign up and check for offers and discounts online. This will increase visits to your website.

Get in touch

If you are looking at running a loyalty scheme, we offer a full print and mail service. We can design, print and even send your cards out for you using our Direct mail Service. Contact us via our website for a quotation, advice or samples of plastic cards. Our full contact details can be found here: Royale Graphics contact page

What you need to know - Legal requirements for your printed stationery

There are a number of legal requirements which you must follow when designing your business stationery. These requirements vary depending on the type of business you run.

Limited Company

If your company is trading as a limited company, you must include the following on your stationery:

• The full registered name
• The registration number and place of registration
• The registered address and the address of its place of business if these differ

NB: There is no requirement to include the directors’ names on stationery if you are a limited company, however if you do choose to include this then all directors names must be included.

Sole Trader

If you are a sole trader you can trade under your own name or you can choose a different business name. If you choose something other than your own name for the business, you will have to include your own name and the business address on all business letters, orders and receipts.

Partnership

If you are a partnership, you must state the names of all partners and the address of the principal office on letters, orders, invoices and receipts. Alternatively, you can indicate where a list of partners may be inspected.

Charities - If the name excludes the words ‘charity’ or ‘charitable’ then you must state the fact that it is a charity on the stationery.

If your company is VAT registered, your invoices must state your VAT registration number. Include your bank details on invoices to aid quicker payment by BACS (bank transfer). Include the account name, number and sort code.

Tips for creating the perfect business card for your business

Are you designing your company business cards and struggling as to what you should put on there? Below is a list of essential information you should consider.

• Company Name - This is usually the most prominent element on the card.
• Your Name - This may not be the case if you are designing a generic card for the whole office, but this will give the business cards a more personal feel.
• Key contact information – Include you name, contact numbers (office number, mobile number) and email address this way people can easily get in touch with you if needed.
• Website address - This will direct people to your business website which makes it easier to find out what you do as a company and what you can supply them with. Essential for web based businesses.
• Physical address - This is not always necessary especially if you are an online business
• Description or list of services - A small bullet list of what you do is a good idea if the company name doesn't give away what the business does.
• Social Media - Invite people to connect with you on your Facebook Page, Twitter or Linkedin.

You only get one chance to make a good first impression and your business card can be a vital part of this. Make sure the card is designed to make you stand out not only as an individual but as a company. Take a look at our website here

Print promotion on a budget

Whether you are a small business or a startup on a budget, there are some printed products that can help you to promote to new customers without breaking the bank.

Leaflets & Flyers

• Low cost
• Colourful and attention grabbing
• Easy to hand out at local events
• Great for advertising a new business, product or event

Posters

• Low cost 
• Colourful and attention grabbing
• Great for promoting a new business, new product or event

Postcards - (Direct mail service available if required)

• Low cost
• Can be posted out to potential customers
• Use as invites to an event

Business Cards

• Low cost
• Hand out to potential customers, family/friends (word of mouth)
• Great if you attend workshops, conferences and other networking events

Budget Promotional Pens / Window Stickers

• Low cost
• Good for giveaways
• Great for spreading word of mouth

If you would like any help with choosing the product that's right for your business, please contact us at sales@royalegraphics.co.uk

Why choose Royale Graphics for your Printing

Mail and Print Services - Direct Mail

We can offer you the full mail and print service. From printing right through to the mailing. 

Our direct mail services include:

• Print and Finishing
• Database Management
• Personalised and Variable Data
• Fulfilment
• Mailing and Distribution

Printing - Personalisation - Fulfilment - Mailing

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all our customers! Here's to a great 2016!

For all your print requirements, please take a look at our website: www.royalegraphics.co.uk

We provide businesses in the UK with the complete printing service, so whether your require Labels or Membership Cards, Direct Mail or Full Colour Print, we can help!

Introducing our new and improved website!

We have recently given our CD Calendars website a modern (responsive) facelift so you can now view it on your mobile or tablet without having to scroll!

We hope you like it as much as we do!

Here it is.........www.cdcalendars.co.uk

CD Desk Calendars - A cost effective marketing tool for 12 months of the year

It's never too early to buy your CD Calendars for next year's promotion. Order now to avoid the rush!

CD desk calendars are a great advert for your company as your details are on show for 12 months of the year, making these a cost effective marketing tool for your business.

We can produce your CD calendars in 3 sizes: CD, Mini (same as the old floppy disks) & Landscape. There are different styles to choose from for each size which can be found on our website here: Calendar Styles. If none of those are what you are looking for, then you can also supply us with your 'print ready' artwork - Artwork Guidelines.

Our calendars are printed with either 13 (12 months & a front cover) or 14 (12 months, front cover & an extra marketing insert) inserts, although if you require more we would be happy to quote. They are printed on high quality 300gsm gloss material (unlike many other companies out there who print on 200gsm/250gsm).

We have 100's of stock images to choose from which are FREE to use. Categories include Landscapes, Waterfalls, Animals, Sunsets, Famous Landmarks, Close Ups, Castles and Seasonal to name just a few. A full list is available if you email us at cdcalendars@royalegraphics.co.uk. You can also provide us with your own images if you wish.

We have produced orders ranging from 50 to 20,000 calendars. Our minimum order quantity is 50 calendars for any of the sizes.

All of our prices include the artwork setting (based on our templates), PDF proofs (hard copy proofs can be provided if required) and the jewel cases. All CD desk calendar orders are delivered in bulk packed in the individual cases with FREE UK Mainland delivery.

Contact us now for prices and a FREE sample.

What is the difference between CMYK, PMS and RGB

CMYK - CMYK or four colour process is created using the primary colours of pigment: Cyan (blue), Magenta (red), Yellow and Black. Black is designated the letter K to avoid confusion with B for blue. Because the inks used are translucent they can be overprinted and combined in a variety of different proportions to produce a wide range of colours.

PMS - Spot colours, also known as PMS colours, and officially as Pantone Matching System colours are specific colour formulas that will reproduce accurately in print. Instead of simulating colours by combining primary colours (CMYK), spot (PMS) colours are pre-mixed with existing and published colour formulas.

RGB - If you are reading this, you are reading an RGB display via your computer. RGB stands for Red, Green and Blue. These are the three colours that create every other tone of colour that is visible on your screen. Whilst each monitor is capable of displaying a wide range of colours, there are still inconsistencies between computers. This is usually due to the fact that screens are not always accurately calibrated.

Proofing for print checklist

Misprinted work can be costly, so we have put together a short checklist for proofing for print

1. Check the spelling, and then check again. Computerised spell checkers can miss mistakes so double check that all names, spellings and punctuation is correct - get fresh eyes to proof this too.

2. Check contact details. Telephone numbers, websites, emails, names and postal addresses - are these all correct?

3. Always print a proof out. Usually mistakes can be easier to spot on a hardcopy than they can on a screen. It also helps to see something at its ‘real’ size. Royale Graphics can provide you with digitally printed proofs if requested.

4. Check that all pages are included in the proof. Are they in the right order? Also make sure that the page numbers are correct (if applicable)

5. Check that all images or photos are included and in the correct positions.

6. Ensure readability of text. Is the text easy to read and at the correct font size? Consider whitespace.

……and once you've checked all those, check again!

Merry Christmas!

We would like to wish everybody a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Business Card Design tips

Are you designing your company business cards and struggling as to what information you should put on there? Below is a list of essential information you should consider.

• Company Name - This is usually the most prominent element on the card.
• Your Name - This may not be the case if you are designing a generic card for the whole office, but this will give the business cards a more personal feel.
• Key contact information – Include you name, contact numbers (office number, mobile number) and email address this way people can easily get in touch with you if needed.
• Website address - This will direct people to your business website which makes it easier to find out what you do as a company and what you can supply them with. Essential for web based businesses.
• Physical address - This is not always necessary especially if you are an online business
• Description or list of services - A small bullet list of what you do is a good idea if the company name doesn't give away what the business does.
• Social Media - Invite people to connect with you on your Facebook Page, Twitter or Linkedin.

You only get one chance to make a good first impression and your business card can be a vital part of this. Make sure the card is designed to make you stand out not only as an individual but as a company.

BUSINESS CARDS

Why choose Royale Graphics for your Printing

CD Desk Calendars | Desktop Case Calendars | Promotional CD Calendars

It’s that time of year again to start thinking about Promotional Christmas Gifts. Why not take a look at our website and see if CD calendars are the gift for you. Displayed on desks all year round giving you and your company maximum exposure.

Why not visit our website or give us a call for pricing and samples. 

If calendars aren't your thing how about other promotional gifts including personalised Christmas Cards, Pens, Mugs or even mousemats

Calendars from Royale Graphics

Olympic ticket printing

A few thoughts on the Olympic ticket contract being awarded to an American company -

At a time when thousands of UK print workers are losing their jobs on an annual basis, the £16m contract for the Olympic tickets printing has been awarded to a company in America by the British Government.

As with many industries, it has been a bad few years for print companies in the UK with quite a few of the larger printers having to close down. Another kick in the teeth for UK workers!

This country is worried about being 'green' and environmental issues, yet they are flying the ticket 4,500 miles. I'm sure with the cost of flying the tickets over, it would have been less expensive to use a printing company in the UK.

This is another great example of how this country does not help local businesses, and we wonder why so many are going into administration.

We should be thinking about boosting our own economy, not the American one.

The government said the Olympics would be good for business, but obviously not UK print companies.

Please feel free to add your own comments, let me know what you think about this decision.

P60 End of Year Mailers now in stock

Self Seal P60 Mailers are now in our stock. Contact us for a sample and/or pricing sales@royalegraphics.co.uk

The P60 self seal mailers are compatible with both Sage and Pegasus payroll software.

These Self Seal P60's are very easy to use: Just write, type or print your information, press around the edges to seal and post them out. There is no need for an envelope. The marble hatching on reverse allows for complete privacy.